Sports

Canadian gymnast Ellie Black embraces enforced breather, aims for Tokyo 2021

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 gave Canadian gymnast Ellie Black the gift of time. The 24-year-old from Halifax tore an ankle ligament landing a vault during last October's world ...

Apr 18, 2020

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK - Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night, going to the New York Liberty in an Oregon sweep of the top two picks. Ionescu set the NCAA record for triple-doubles and ...

Apr 17, 2020

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

NBA players will see 25% of their paychecks taken out starting May 15, the first direct hit to their salaries because of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was finalized Friday in a board of gover...

Apr 17, 2020

Picture Perfect: Canadian photojournalist wins major award for Raptors picture

With prime courtside positions at a premium, photographer Mark Blinch was saddled with a perch way up in the press box for the deciding game of the Toronto Raptors' Eastern Co...

Apr 17, 2020

Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football

Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...

Apr 17, 2020

Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return

After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...

Apr 17, 2020

'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...

Apr 17, 2020

Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families

For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism. Sure, the stadiums and arenas will be...

Apr 17, 2020

Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade

Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump - Flutie's boss during his first professional football gig - is "doing a great job." Flutie, 57, spent eight seasons in the CFL...

Apr 17, 2020

Trudeau commits $500 million to arts, culture and sports sectors affected by COVID-19

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will provide $500 million in support to the arts, culture and sports sectors through Heritage Canada. The move comes as par...

Apr 17, 2020